Investing in our Students!

Berea School District employees generously contribute money to this fund through payroll deduction and participate in the selection of recipients. Since its inception, The Foundation has received more than $80,000 via the Payroll Deduction Program. These grants can be awarded to staff or students. Currently, Payroll Deduction Grant Applications are being accepted for the fall and are due Sept. 27, 2013.

Bal-A-Vis-XSchool: Big Creek Elementary SchoolStaff Member: Kristy Krajnaik Amount: $500Bal-A-Vis-X is a multi-sensory program that helps students become more confident, stronger readers and writers ballowing students to have fun while working on developing balance and rhythm. Both balance and rhythm are linked to academic success. The grant funds starter kit and complete Bal-A-Vis-X DVD.

Oviparous UnitSchool: Grindstone Elementary SchoolStaff Member: Amy Murray Amount: $250The students of a kindergarten class get to observe the stages of development of a chick hatching from an egg. The grant will fund the eggs and oviparous kit (including incubator, food for chicks, etc.)

Mileage ClubSchool: Grindstone Elementary SchoolStaff Member: Kristen Johnson Amount: $500Mileage club is a year-long recess running and walking program for 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade students. Two days a week, the students who wish to participate, run or walk on themeasured track behind Grindstone. Student laps are counted and they receive incentives to continue participation in the club. This program is an effort to fight obesity by building active lifestyles within the school environment. The grant funds incentives and supplies.